A transmission assembly includes a cavity in a female U-joint having a groove that extends radially outward from an inner diameter thereof and bounded by three planar drive surfaces. A male U-joint member includes a drive end includes a longitudinal rectangular extension protruding radially outward from a periphery and positioned within the groove of the cavity. The drive end includes a longitudinal rectangular insert has a portion forming the extension positioned within the groove and retained within the drive end. The extension includes (1) opposing longitudinal sides, each forming a side crest disposed between a pair of angular side surfaces that extend axially from the side crest inward toward a center of the extension, and (2) a top side forming a top crest disposed between a pair of angular top surfaces that extend axially from the top crest downward toward the center of the extension.

The integration joint assembly includes an integration joint body (10) having a through bore (16), the body being for connection with a riser system. The integration joint assembly permits a tubular work string (50; 54) to pass there through such that there is an annulus created between the inner through bore (16) of the integration joint body (10) and the outer surface of the tubular work string (50; 54). The integration joint body (10) can also include at least two (300, 200) and more preferably three sealing devices (300, 200, 100) within its through bore (16). A method of drilling is also described as including the steps of installing an integration joint assembly in a riser string and running a tubular work string (50; 54) through the through bore (16) thereof.

The integration joint assembly includes an integration joint body (10) having a through bore (16), the body being for connection with a riser system. The integration joint assembly permits a tubular work string (50; 54) to pass there through such that there is an annulus created between the inner through bore (16) of the integration joint body (10) and the outer surface of the tubular work string (50; 54). The integration joint body (10) can also include at least two (300, 200) and more preferably three sealing devices (300, 200, 100) within its through bore (16). A method of drilling is also described as including the steps of installing an integration joint assembly in a riser string and running a tubular work string (50; 54) through the through bore (16) thereof.

A drive shaft assembly for use with downhole mud motors is capable of handling greater torque and thrust forces. The drive shaft assembly has an elongated central drive shaft, and at least one end housing optionally disposed at one or both ends of the central drive shaft. At least one end of the central drive shaft defines a rounded or partially-spherical outer end surface and a plurality of elongate protrusions or “keys” that extend radially outward from the exterior surface of the shaft. Each end housing has a concave interior surface defining a seat for receiving a rounded end surface of the central drive shaft, as well as a plurality of circumferentially spaced axial keyways adapted to receive and engage with the keys in mating relationship. The shaft and end assemblies cooperate to facilitate omnidirectional pivotal movement and the transfer of torque forces between the shaft and each of said end housings.

A rotary latch release mechanism includes axially-aligned upper and lower rotary latch components carried on and rotationally coupled to upper and lower latch assemblies, respectively. The latch release mechanism is movable from an axially-latched position to an axially-unlatched position in response to relative rotation between the upper and lower rotary latch components. The latch release mechanism has a movable land surface that acts in response to relative axial displacement to induce the relative rotation required to release the latch. The latch release mechanism may be configured such that the axial movement of the movable land surface will cause the relative axial movement required to release the latch in combination with the required rotation. Accordingly, the rotary latch mechanism operates in response to externally-controlled axial movement of a movable land surface carried by the latch release mechanism, without requiring externally-induced rotation.

A forced separation device includes a transmission shaft, a main shaft, an electromagnetic transmission mechanism, a blasting separation mechanism and a pressure-resistant cabin. A pressing cover is fastened to the upper portion of the pressure-resistant cabin. The electromagnetic transmission mechanism is provided with a driving chuck and a driven chuck. The driving chuck is connected with the transmission shaft, the driven chuck is connected with the main shaft, the pressing cover is welded with the transmission shaft, and the driven chuck is welded with the lower portion of the pressure-resistant cabin. The blasting separation mechanism is provided with explosive packages and detonators. A plurality of explosive packages are distributed between the pressing cover and the top surface of the pressure-resistant cabin, and each explosive package is connected with the corresponding detonator respectively. The pressure-resistant cabin is further internally provided with a storage battery.

A forced separation device includes a transmission shaft, a main shaft, an electromagnetic transmission mechanism, a blasting separation mechanism and a pressure-resistant cabin. A pressing cover is fastened to the upper portion of the pressure-resistant cabin. The electromagnetic transmission mechanism is provided with a driving chuck and a driven chuck. The driving chuck is connected with the transmission shaft, the driven chuck is connected with the main shaft, the pressing cover is welded with the transmission shaft, and the driven chuck is welded with the lower portion of the pressure-resistant cabin. The blasting separation mechanism is provided with explosive packages and detonators. A plurality of explosive packages are distributed between the pressing cover and the top surface of the pressure-resistant cabin, and each explosive package is connected with the corresponding detonator respectively. The pressure-resistant cabin is further internally provided with a storage battery.

A drill steel includes a metal rod with an end to fit within a chuck of a drilling machine, and an integrally formed collar provided along the length of the metal rod. A ferrule is fastened on the metal rod adjacent the integrally formed collar on the side of the end of the metal rod. The ferrule forms a stop that prevents the drill steel from moving too far into the chuck.

A drill steel includes a metal rod with an end to fit within a chuck of a drilling machine, and an integrally formed collar provided along the length of the metal rod. A ferrule is fastened on the metal rod adjacent the integrally formed collar on the side of the end of the metal rod. The ferrule forms a stop that prevents the drill steel from moving too far into the chuck.

An apparatus comprising a housing having a housing throughbore extending therethrough along a central axis; a motor drive shaft disposed in the housing throughbore; a component drive shaft disposed in the housing throughbore; and an alignment coupler mechanically coupling the motor drive shaft with the component drive shaft. The alignment coupler comprises: an alignment coupler body having an alignment coupler body throughbore extending therethrough; a spherical bolt comprising a spherical first end and an elongated section extending from the spherical first end to a second end; a thermally expandable material (TEM) section; a spring section comprising one or more springs; and one or more spherical spacers. The alignment coupler enables alignment of the motor drive shaft and the component drive shaft within the apparatus during assembly of the apparatus, and heating of the TEM provides rigidity to the assembled apparatus prior to use.